Useful Apps and Technology to Assist Seniors

With life expectancy across the United States now averaging around 79 years, American seniors have plenty of extra time to enjoy an active lifestyle. Even those with memory or mobility issues can remain independent by utilizing technology. Read on for some helpful tips, courtesy of Enjoying Aging.

Where to Begin

How you use technology depends on your personal situation. If your goal is to remain in your home for as long as possible without moving in with your adult children or assisted living, consider looking into security systems that offer features to suit your lifestyle. For instance, if mobility is a concern, a system with a camera at the door and a remote electronic lock will help you see who's come to call without jumping up at every knock.

You'll be using a tablet or other smart device to pull all your apps together, including apps that help you watch your budget and track your retirement planning. Your life and the future have never been easier to access and plan.

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Make Your Home Smarter

Today's WiFi-enabled smart home technology will allow you to do everything from monitor energy usage and check the weather to turn appliances on and off and make phone calls from anywhere in your home using your voice. Amazon's newest feature for the Echo smart home hub is the ability to call virtually any landline or mobile phone just by asking Alexa (the 'name' of the cloud) to do so. PCMAG reports that an additional device enables you to use your Echo as a speaker for your home phone.

Wear Yourself Safe

Wearable technology can help you and your loved ones track your movement and whereabouts, set medication reminders, and make emergency calls on your behalf. Most devices are wearable in the form of a watch or lanyard and are relatively unobtrusive. If you are adamant about living on your own, you may be able to strike a compromise with your ever-worried offspring by adopting technology that can be by your side when they can't.

Prepare for Assisted Living

If you've decided to leave your home but you're not ready to relegate yourself to full-time nursing care, consider assisted living. An assisted living center can provide all the comforts with none of the hassles associated with living in a single-family dwelling.

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Budgeting

As a senior, there's a good chance you are on a limited income. This means you'll have to get your budget just right regardless of whether you choose to stay at home or move to a supervised campus. Get the most out of your investment by doing your research ahead of time. Don't be afraid to ask about price flexibility or move-in incentives. Consider location as well. Campuses near the city are likely to be more expensive than similar locations a few miles down the road.

Whether you choose to stay at home or enter assisted living, there are plenty of ways you can use technology to help manage your finances, streamline your record-keeping, provide peace of mind while securing your home, and generally make things easier for yourself and your loved ones.

Enjoying Aging is here to help put the fun back into aging. If you have any questions, we'd love to hear from you!

A special thank you to Lydia Chan at alzheimerscaregiver.net for contributing this article.

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